Company
Since 1986 we have fished for Newfoundland and Labrador, first for groundfish, then, after the groundfish stocks collapsed, for the northern shrimp that made us one of Canada’s largest shrimp companies.
Our story
Partners
Expensive vessels, soaring fuel costs, unpredictable exchange rates and limited quotas make partnership the only way to sustain a year-round fishery in the icy waters of the Northwest Atlantic.
Inuit of Nunavik · Kuujjuaq
Makivvik was formed in 1975 to protect the rights and interests of Nunavik Inuit under their land claims agreements, and has led the building of Nunavik politically, culturally and economically. It holds large quotas in Canada’s shrimp fishery and special allocations in waters within its land claims area. We are committed to developing these resources for the benefit of Nunavik and its people.
makivvik.caFogo Island, Newfoundland
Our vessel harvests the Co-op’s offshore allocation, employing people from Fogo Island, and we market their shell-on shrimp around the world. In the 1960s the island’s 11 communities refused to be resettled and built their own future through what became known as the Fogo Process. Today the island thrives, largely on the success of the Co-op’s fish plants.
Looking for snow crab, cooked and peeled shrimp or groundfish? Call the Co-op and tell them we sent you.
fogoislandcoop.comOur people
A small team in St. John’s and China. If you know who you need, reach them here; if not, call the office on +1 709 579 7676.
Work at sea
We accept applications only by email. Send your résumé with copies of all your certificates.
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Contact
Our office is in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Victor’s home port.
Phone
+1 709 579 7676
Fax +1 709 579 7668
Buying shrimp
julia@newfoundresources.com
English and Russian
China office
Li Bingsen, Manager
+86 158 6532 2292